Mobility Assistance in Gillette, WY

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Gillette, WY: the local picture

17%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Campbell County)

248

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

0.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Gillette)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Campbell County)

About 669 Gillette residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 16% in Campbell County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

248 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Gillette that list physical therapy include Campbell County Health Home Health and Healing Hearts Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Gillette compared with Campbell County and Wyoming

Census figure	Gillette	Campbell County	Wyoming
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	0.6%	1.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.9%	4.0%	5.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	31%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	3.7%	4.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,455	$58,500	—

Home health agencies serving Gillette (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Campbell County Health Home Health	Gillette, WY	0.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 688-6230
Healing Hearts Home Health	Gillette, WY	0.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(307) 756-9200
Kindred Souls Of Wyoming LLC	Gillette, WY	0.7 mi	not rated	—	(307) 299-6792
Tendercare Home Health	Gillette, WY	0.7 mi	not rated	—	(307) 670-2002

Emergency hospitals near Gillette

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Campbell County Health	Gillette, WY	0.7 mi	3 of 5	(307) 688-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Gillette. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Gillette

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,538 monthly median income of Gillette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Gillette: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Gillette?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,538 monthly median income of Gillette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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